Security
Round-the-clock Neighbourhood Watch teams are now in rotation on their two-hour shifts. Each team has received protocol instructions for entry and egress, at both the front gate and at the beach access area. Teams are provided with call lists in case of any emergency.
We ask that you support your Neighbourhood Watch any way you can. Bring water, coffee, snacks.
Even if you have not volunteered for Neighbourhood Watch, there are still ways you can participate. If you see something that doesn’t look right – particularly if you witness urbanization property being removed from our premises – contact Stephane D’aragon at once. Do not interfere in the situation. Stephane will assign teams to immediately investigate your report.
The Security team is drafting a volunteer schedule for Neighbourhod Watch shifts. It is current for tomorrow, Monday, 16 March. It will be updated before shifts begin Tuesday. Here is a link to the live Microsoft Excel file:
https://jameswhittall.com/msj/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Neighbourhood-Watch-Schedule-15-March.pdf
Water
Water service has resumed. Three truckloads of water will arrive at Mirador San Jose every day. The driver will be paid in cash for each delivery. There will be ongoing fundraising efforts to keep the water flowing. Please see Fundraising below for details.
While it is tempting to return to normal consumption, we ask that you conserve water until the immediate crisis is over. Water has been turned off at the beach, to prevent overuse by local beachgoers. A water management team is currently inspecting lots for wet spots and will repair leaking pipes.
Fundraising
We have an immediate need for cash to pay for things like water deliveries.
Tomorrow, Monday, 16 March 2020, Fundraising team members will be on hand at the commercial building between 12 and 4.
If you intend to pay your utilities bills to the crisis management committee and not to Inmirsan, please bring your cash payment to them. We ask that you pay your February electricity and water bill, plus 20% of its total value, plus $20. For example, if your total bill for water and electricity is $100, add 20% ($20) and add $20, for a total of $140.
You will receive a receipt for your cash payment that will be credited against future electricity and water bills.
If you cannot make it in time to the commercial building, please take your cash payment to Isabelle Rivest at Casa Isabella, B-22-A3, tomorrow between the hours of 1 and 4. Isabelle will provide your receipt.
Donations
We have an immediate need for the following items, to support the work of our team leaders and volunteers:
- Insect repellant
- Sunscreen
- Water bottles and disposable cups for the guard station
- Flashlights and batteries
- Coffee maker, coffee, cream/milk, sugar
We also have an immediate need for the following loaned items:
- Bicycles for night patrol
Finally, Norm Couture is spending $40 per day on gasoline to keep our Internet service alive. If you would like to donate a can of gas to keep Norm going, it will be very gladly accepted.
Help is Coming!
The two major builders on-site, Hola Ecuador and Manabi Villas, contacted the emergency management committee to offer their help. Team leaders are analyzing their situations and drafting lists of vital supplies, service contacts, important government contacts, and expertise that we need to keep Mirador San Jose operational during this important transitional period. We will work with both builders to acquire these crucial goods and services.
Thank You, Volunteers!
We were touched by the overwhelming response to our call for volunteers. Because of you, we now have secure gates, water service, and hope for the future. Not every day will have as much great news as today. But, with your help, every day will get us closer to our normal lives and a stronger community. Thank you all.